We need to talk about books! #10

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Today I have the pleasure of catching up with Adrianna from For the Love of Books, where she writes about all things book related: book reviews, book tags, favourite lists.


Are your bookshelves a ‘work in progress’ like mine or are they clearly and systematically organised?

My shelves are organized by genre and then I have a TBR section. But I don’t consistently organize new books this way, it usually takes me weeks to re-organize.

Apart from books, what is to be found on your bookshelves?

I collect Funko pops, bookish candles, bookmarks and prints, mostly from book box subscriptions.

 What do you do with books once you’ve read them?

 I pretty much buy all my books. Or I check out books from the library, but I usually end up buying a copy. I never get rid of books I’ve bought, I love them too much!

 Do you tend to re-read books?

Definitely. I have books I call my comfort books. I re-read them when I’m sick or if I’ve had a bad day and even sometimes just because.

 How do you feel about lending books to friends?

Honestly, it gives me anxiety. I almost never do it because I pretty much trust no one but myself with my books.

 Are you a ‘spine bender’ or do you like your spines to be pristine?

I could never bend book spines, the idea makes me cringe!

 What is the prettiest book to be found in your current TBR pile?

The OwlCrate exclusive edition of The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert, it’s beautiful.

Do you take a book with you whenever you go out, just in case?

Absolutely! Either a physical book or my Kindle is always in my bag.

 If you have a partner, do they love reading too? If they do, do you have the same taste in books?

 My husband enjoys reading, but he doesn’t do it as much as I do. We have some similar taste, but he mostly likes science fiction. But me, I’m all about the romance.

If you were to write a book, what genre would it be?

 I’ve actually written a short novella, which is published on Amazon. It is new adult romance, as is my current work in progress.

 And that was my last question for you. Thank you so much for joining me today!


If you'd like to follow Adrianna's journey as a reader and a writer, here's how you can keep in touch:

Blog: https://www.fortheluvofbooks.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForLoveandBooks

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